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Bitcoin boom: Whale buys $179 million – experts see price rocket!
A Bitcoin whale buys 1,721 BTC for $179 million as ETF inflows hit record highs and market analysts are bullish.
Bitcoin boom: Whale buys $179 million – experts see price rocket!
In the last two days, a Bitcoin whale acquired 1,721 BTC for approximately $179 million. This information comes from Lookonchain’s on-chain tracking, which provides detailed insights into trading activity. A new wallet made 821 BTC in a single purchase. Market analysts interpret this as a positive sign for Bitcoin demand and growth momentum.
The Metaplanet company has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 1,241 BTC, bringing the total holdings to 6,796 BTC. This acquisition cost around $126.7 million, which corresponds to an average price of $102,119 per Bitcoin. In total, the value of Metaplanet's Bitcoin portfolio is over $608 million, with an average purchase price of $89,492 per BTC. What is noteworthy is that Metaplanet has increased its holdings by 170% since May 2025.
Record inflows into Bitcoin ETFs
Bitcoin has seen record inflows into Bitcoin ETFs over the past week, reaching nearly $1 billion. On Monday alone, ETF inflows totaled $590 million. Of particular note is BlackRock's IBIT ETF, which has seen $970 million in new funding. In contrast, Ark Invest's ARKB ETF suffered an outflow of $200 million.
The demand for Bitcoin ETFs is closely correlated with Bitcoin's current price increase, which remains stable above $94,000. Institutional investors are showing increasing interest in Bitcoin and are increasingly diversifying into this market. The technical indicator MACD is turning upwards on Bitcoin, which is interpreted as a bullish signal. Historical data suggests that similar MACD signals often led to price increases of 150% and 80%.
Market forecasts and resistance
Analysts expect that Bitcoin could potentially surpass $170,000 in the coming months. Crypto investor James Wynn has increased his long position to $135 million and sees a short-term target between $112,000 and $116,000. Experts like Dan Tapiero predict a Bitcoin price of $180,000 by summer 2026, while Geoffrey Kendrick of Standard Chartered predicts a price of $120,000 in the second quarter of 2025 and $200,000 by the end of 2025.
Overall, current developments show that large investors, also known as “whales”, are observing strong accumulation of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is also seen as an effective hedge against risks in the financial system, which is further supported by the flow of capital from gold ETFs to Bitcoin ETFs. At the same time, the US dollar index fell by almost 6 percent, marking the largest decline since 2022.
The correlation between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq has also improved, demand for Bitcoin remains strong, while altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, Cardano and Binance Coin are currently showing little movement.